In the grand tradition of athletes willing to lay it all on the line, one Dodgers superstar was ready to make the ultimate sacrifice—only to be overruled by those with, let’s say, a better sense of timing. Enter Freddie Freeman, a man so committed to the cause that he practically had to be restrained from suiting up in Tokyo.

Freddie Freeman was sidelined for the Tokyo Series due to some pain in his ribs. It is in the same spot where he had an injury last season but the pain this time was way less. Maybe that’s why, Freddie Freeman was reportedly ready to enter the field. Only for the boss, Dave Roberts to stop him!

When asked about it, Dave Roberts said, “He lobbied hard, like he always does. He wants to play every day. He kind of prepared to play, but ultimately conceded to myself and the training staff.” Freeman did show some progress and was recovering well but the Dodgers wanted him to recover fully and then enter the diamond.

Freeman was eager to play but the team decided to look at this from a long-term perspective. They would like to have him from the early season, true! But rather than having him at 90% right now, they would want to have him at 100% in October.

With Mookie Betts already injured, this news had the fans worried. But once it was confirmed that it was nothing serious, there was a collective sigh of relief. There is a clear indication that both Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman will be back for the 1st game in the USA, doing what they do best.

Nonetheless, the Tokyo Series was a massive success for the Dodgers as they swept the series 2-0 with no fightback from the Cubs.

So, crisis averted—at least for now. The Dodgers left Tokyo victorious, their stars are on track to return, and the panic button remains untouched. Freeman may have been ready to risk it all, but the real battles await. When the season heats up, expect him not just to play—but to dominate.

From near retirement to World Series glory: The story of Freddie Freeman

Greatness often demands sacrifice, but for Freddie Freeman, the cost nearly became unbearable. The Dodgers’ fearless leader, the man who played through pain and powered Los Angeles to a championship, almost walked away from it all. Not because of age, injuries, or decline—but for something far bigger than baseball. And yet, somehow, he still delivered a season for the ages.

All this happened during the postseason in 2024. Freddie Freeman‘s son Max had some serious health complications and was taken to the hospital urgently. Due to this, Freeman had to leave the team when they were going against the Astros. But then Chelsea Freeman revealed something that shocked most of the fans.

“There was a point, like, if Max didn’t get better, I don’t know if Freddie would have gone back to playing.” All this became so overwhelming to Freeman that he almost made a decision that might have led to the Dodgers not being where they are now.

But fate had other plans. Max recovered, Freeman returned, and the Dodgers marched toward glory. The man who nearly walked away didn’t just stay—he conquered. Baseball didn’t just get its MVP back; it got a legend who proved that some victories are won long before stepping onto the field. Right?